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Chocolate Sugar Cookies and a Second Blogiversary! {Giveaway!}

August 7, 2013 by overtimecook 272 Comments

Chocolate Sugar Cookies for a blog birthday!

Honestly, I never thought today would come.

Not the date, that’s a given. Not Wednesday, that’s just…Monday III. No, when I say that I never expected today to come, I mean this post. Right now. Right here. Me, celebrating the second anniversary of the date that I pressed “publish” on my first ever post.

Last year, on my first blogiversary, I talked about how much I deliberated before I started my blog. And I discussed how utterly amazed I was when people started to come, to read, and to cook.

And over the last 12 months, my amazement has grown, just like the blog. It’s amazing how many of you come visit my tiny little corner of the internet. I’m awed and flattered to be a part of so many of your kitchens.

It’s been a crazy year. Crazy good, really. Some folks have taken notice of my little blog. I’ve met some amazing friends, both fellow bloggers and readers. I’ve started to work as a freelance food and product photographer. I’ve baked a ton of cookies.

And here we are. Two years in, and I am loving the blogging life. I love hearing from readers. I love seeing pictures of your creations based on my recipe. I love discovering that your parties, holidays and special occasions are made even more special by my recipes. Baking, cooking, photographing…it takes on a new life when I have you all behind me. I never thought I would keep at this for so long, but I did. You know why? Because you come. So I’d like to say:

Chocolate Sugar Cookies on overtime cook

And of course, keep coming back!

(Scroll past the recipe for the giveaway info!)

Chocolate Sugar Cookies for Decorating: 

By Miriam Pascal, OvertimeCook.Com

Adapted slightly from Brown Eyed Baker

Ingredients: 

6 cups flour

1 1/4 cups cocoa powder

2 cups (4 sticks) margarine or butter

2 cups sugar

1 cup light brown sugar

3 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions:

In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and cocoa. Set aside.

In the bowl of an electric mixer over medium speed, cream together the margarine and sugars until smooth and creamy, a couple of minutes.

Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and beat until combined.

Turn the mixer to low and slowly add the flour mixture. Beat just until combined. Do not overmix.

Remove the dough from the bowl and separate into 3 sections. Place each section in a bag in the fridge and let chill for at least an hour, and up to a day.

When ready to bake:

Preheat oven to 325. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Roll out the dough between two pieces of parchment paper. (Do not use flour as it will show up against the chocolate.) Roll the dough to about 1/4 of an inch. Don’t roll too thin or the stick will not fit properly in the cookie.

Cut shapes of your choice out of the cookie dough. Place cookie on the tray and gently push a stick into the cookie.

Bake at 325 for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool completely before decorating.

Decorating Shortcut:

This is my favorite way to decorate sugar cookies, because it is super easy but still looks gorgeous! Nobody has to know…

Tools: 

Food paintbrush

light corn syrup

colored sanding sugar

Method:

Brush a thin layer of corn syrup over the surface of the cookie. Pour sanding sugar on top. Turn it over and shake gently to remove the excess sugar. Yes, it’s that simple!

Playing around: To line it with another color, pipe royal icing (using a #2 piping tip) around the edge and immediately dip into contrasting color. You can also play around with patterns and designs by coating only a part at a time with corn syrup, then decorating other parts of the cookie with a contrasting color sugar.

Chocolate Sugar Cookies with a decorating shortcut

Giveaway Details – THREE Winners: 

One of the things that I have been enjoying lately, that has also improved my knowledge and skills in the kitchen, is my subscription to a number of food related magazines. So in honor of my blogiversary, and to thank you all for reading, I want to share the fun with 3 of my lucky readers.

Three winners will win a 2 year subscription to one of the following magazines that I subscribe to and love – winner’s choice!

-Bon Appetit Magazine

-Saveur Magazine

-Taste of Home Magazine

How to Enter:

Please note: Each entry requires its own comment! Multiple entries in one comment will only be counted once!

You can enter as many of the following as you wish:

Entry #1 – Leave a comment on this post telling me how you found the blog, what your favorite recipe is, how long you’ve been reading, or really anything. I want to hear from you!

Entry #2 – Follow @OvertimeCook on twitter and leave a comment on this post telling me that you did.

Entry # 3- Like Tales of an Overtime Cook on Facebook and leave a comment on this post telling me that you did.

Entry # 4 – Follow @OvertimeCook on Pinterest and leave a comment on this post telling me that you did.

Entry # 5 – Subscribe to OvertimeCook via email (link is on the right sidebar of the blog). and leave a comment on this post telling me that you did.

Entry #6 – Follow Overtime Cook on Instagram and leave a comment on this post telling me that you did.

(If you already follow, like, subscribe, etc, that’s fine. Just comment and tell me so!)

Details: Giveaway is sponsored by me. Eligible to anyone with a US mailing address. Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm on Thursday, August 15th. Winner will be chosen at random and notified via email. Winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Must include valid email address to enter.

As always, thanks for stopping by! Hope you all enter the giveaway…good luck! Come back soon! -Miriam

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Comments

  1. Nechamah says

    August 7, 2013 at 2:07 am

    I love your blog. I am one of your earliest fans. I am so impressed by your professional growth and your talent. May you have many more years of successful blogging.

    Reply
  2. rise of the sourdough preacher says

    August 7, 2013 at 3:45 am

    Wow they look amazing!
    I wish you all the best and many blogversaries, your work is stunning 🙂

    Reply
  3. brocha says

    August 7, 2013 at 6:11 am

    I recently discovered your blog on Tisha B’Av when my friend and I were recipe searching online. I fell in love with your salad dressing and the pomegrante chicken salad.

    Reply
  4. brocha says

    August 7, 2013 at 6:12 am

    I also subscribe to overtime cook through email.

    Reply
  5. Tali Simon says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:02 am

    I’ve been following you practically since you started. I love seeing what you bake, what ideas you come up with around the chagim, and how you style everything for the photos.

    Reply
  6. Tali Simon says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:02 am

    I like Overtime Cook on fb.

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  7. Tali Simon says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:03 am

    I’m an email subscriber.

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  8. Sarah says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:12 am

    I found your website while looking for new supper ideas. I ended up taking a shot and making that night the black bean burger recipe with zucchini fries. Shockingly enough, my husband eat them both and really enjoyed! Ever since I have been following your blog!

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  9. Sarah says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:14 am

    following on Instagram!

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  10. sar says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:18 am

    i like you on fb

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  11. sar says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:19 am

    i subscribe to your emails

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  12. cookernotabaker says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:25 am

    You told me about the overtime cook website. #justsaying

    Reply
  13. cookernotabaker says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:27 am

    I sub to your emails!!

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  14. cookernotabaker says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:28 am

    I follow you guys on twitter!!

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  15. blima says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:28 am

    Iliked facebook

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  16. cookernotabaker says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:29 am

    Still do not do pin!

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  17. cookernotabaker says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:29 am

    Following on Instagram!

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  18. cookernotabaker says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:30 am

    Follow on the Facebook !!

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  19. Nechamah says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:42 am

    I subscribe to overtime cook on email

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  20. Ani D says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:51 am

    I love your blog! You always have such wonderful recipes shown with beautiful pictures 🙂

    Reply
  21. Kitchen Tested (@kitchentested) says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:59 am

    This post is amazing, Miriam, and is my new official favorite 🙂 When I first started blogging, I didn’t really follow any other blogs and you were one of the first I followed!!!

    Reply
  22. Kitchen Tested (@kitchentested) says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:59 am

    I follow you on Twitter

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  23. Kitchen Tested (@kitchentested) says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:59 am

    I follow you on Facebook

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  24. Kitchen Tested (@kitchentested) says

    August 7, 2013 at 8:00 am

    I follow you on Instagram

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  25. Gitti says

    August 7, 2013 at 8:09 am

    Found your blog through what’s for supper & I love it! Keep up the good work 🙂

    Reply
  26. Gitti says

    August 7, 2013 at 8:11 am

    I LOVE you on Facebook, have for some time already 🙂

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  27. Chaya says

    August 7, 2013 at 8:19 am

    I found out about your blog through a fb cooking group:)

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  28. Chaya says

    August 7, 2013 at 8:20 am

    I follow you on fb

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  29. Chaya says

    August 7, 2013 at 8:21 am

    I am signed up to your emailing list

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  30. Chaya says

    August 7, 2013 at 8:23 am

    I follow you on Instagram!

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  31. sharona says

    August 7, 2013 at 8:33 am

    Found you through Kitchen Tested

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  32. sharona says

    August 7, 2013 at 8:33 am

    like you on facebook

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  33. sharona says

    August 7, 2013 at 8:35 am

    follow you on pinterest

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  34. Shelly says

    August 7, 2013 at 8:38 am

    I’m not sure how I found your blog, but I’m really glad I did! Happy 2nd blogiversary!

    Reply
  35. Shelly says

    August 7, 2013 at 8:39 am

    I follow you on Twitter.

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  36. Shelly says

    August 7, 2013 at 8:41 am

    I like you on Facebook.

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  37. Shelly says

    August 7, 2013 at 8:41 am

    I follow you on Pinterest.

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  38. Shelly says

    August 7, 2013 at 8:48 am

    I’m an email subscriber.

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  39. malkie says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:07 am

    I am e-mail subscriber

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  40. malkie says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:09 am

    Followed you on pinterest

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  41. malkie says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:09 am

    Found you through the AMI and imamother together.

    Reply
  42. Frimchie Fuchs says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:17 am

    I am an email subscriber

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  43. Frimchie Fuchs says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:18 am

    I follow you on pinterest

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  44. Frimchie Fuchs says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:18 am

    I like your page on Facebook

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  45. Frimchie Fuchs says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:19 am

    Happy Second Blogiversary!! I love your recipes!

    Reply
  46. Freidi says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:24 am

    Happy Birthday overtime cook!!!!!! These look awesome. Would love to try. Oh and yeah, I LOVE THIS BLOG!!!!!!

    Reply
  47. Rachel R says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:31 am

    I was just on the Internet and chanced upon your blog,I use it almost every day…..I share it with everyone and love everything about it:).i subscribed to receive the emails and like you on Facebook.

    Reply
  48. Esti says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:51 am

    Happy second! I already follow you on Instagram. I am fairly new to your blog (found you by searching for #ninedays recipes) and so I don’t really have a favorite recipe yet, but it must be said- your photography is gorgeous! I backtracked to some older posts, and the really cool part is that you can see your growth through the pics there just as much as (if not more obvious than) your recipes! You go, girl.

    Reply
  49. Esti says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:52 am

    …and now I am following you on Pinterest, too! 🙂

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  50. Esti says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:53 am

    And I also subscribe to your rss feed.

    Reply
  51. suri says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:55 am

    love your blog!

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  52. suri says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:56 am

    I’m an email subscriber

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  53. suri says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:58 am

    I enjoy reading your column in the magazine

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  54. blimi says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:02 am

    Happy anniv! love your blog, my fave is pastrami stuffed shells, mock breaded cauliflower, roasted veg chickpea salad!

    Reply
  55. blimi says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:03 am

    liked you on Fb

    Reply
  56. Mystery Woman says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:03 am

    Happy second blogiversary!
    I know I should come back here every time I try something and I love it, and let you know. I don’t always get to it…but I want to say how much I love your blog…and how I use so many of your recipes all the time. Thank you!

    Reply
  57. Sheindl says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:04 am

    I have been following your blog for over a year- I think I came across your blog through a kosher blog connection on someone else’s page. I enjoy your creative baking recipes!

    Reply
  58. Sheindl says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:04 am

    I follow you on pinterest

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  59. Melissa Brody says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:05 am

    Happy Blogiversary to you! Only recently discovered your blog but love what I see. I can only hope to be as successful as you when I hit 2. Congrats!

    Reply
  60. Sheindl says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:05 am

    I follow you on instagram

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  61. Melissa Brody says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:05 am

    I follow you on twitter

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  62. Melissa Brody says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:05 am

    I follow you on Facebook

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  63. Sheindl says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:05 am

    I subscribe via email

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  64. Sheindl says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:06 am

    I like you on FB

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  65. Melissa Brody says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:06 am

    And follow you on Pinterest. Happy Blogiversary again!

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  66. beautifulblessings86 says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:24 am

    I have done all entries except the Instagram since I don’t have that.

    I have been reading your blog for a couple weeks now.

    Reply
  67. Chani says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:24 am

    I love so many of your recipes but I think my favorite is your 2 ingredient fudge. I built on it (not that it
    Needed tampering) to make s’mores fudge. I made a graham cracker crust and put the fudge on that. Topped with marshmallows once set and thrown under the broiler for 2 minutes and it was insanely good! Thanks for being a site full of recipes I can count on to be tried and true.

    Reply
  68. Susan says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:32 am

    I discovered you on Twitter. Best recipe was Passover chocolate cake.

    Reply
  69. Susan says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:33 am

    I follow on Twitter

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  70. Susan says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:33 am

    I like the page on Facebook.

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  71. Susan says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:34 am

    I subscribe to the blog on email.

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  72. Brina Sachs Gonzalez says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:45 am

    I found your blog on facebook through an awesome cooking group that you are a part of.

    Reply
  73. Brina Sachs Gonzalez says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:46 am

    I already like you on facebook.

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  74. Brina Sachs Gonzalez says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:46 am

    I already get your email.

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  75. Leah says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:51 am

    1. I found you thru Fb
    2. I just liked u on Fb
    3. I just followed u on Instagram
    4. I’m following u on Pinterest

    Thanks !

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  76. Shayndy Abrahamson says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:55 am

    I’ve been following for about 1 year. I found you through mutual friends. My family loves the zebra cake!

    Reply
  77. Shayndy Abrahamson says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:56 am

    Liked on Facebook

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  78. Shayndy Abrahamson says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:56 am

    Subscribed to your email

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  79. Shayndy Abrahamson says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:57 am

    Follow on Twitter

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  80. esteelavitt says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:12 am

    You know how I found you!

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  81. esteelavitt says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:12 am

    Follow on Twitter and RT your stuff.

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  82. esteelavitt says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:12 am

    LOVE you on FB 🙂

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  83. Malkie says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:12 am

    I found you on Facebook and have been a big fan ever since! Everything I have made is amazing! My favorite cookie recipe has been the oatmeal peanut butter cookies. Yummmm

    Reply
  84. esteelavitt says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:12 am

    Totally Pinterest-ed too 🙂

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  85. Malkie says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:14 am

    I found you one lucky day on Facebook and have been a huge fan ever since that day. My favorite cookie recipe is the oatmeal peanut butter. Yummmm

    Reply
  86. Esther says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:33 am

    I found your blog via facebook and love it. I have tried some of your cookies. Everything comes out great!

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  87. Esther says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:33 am

    I follow you on facebook

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  88. Esther says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:35 am

    I follow you on twitter

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  89. Esther says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:37 am

    I follow you on Pinterest!

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  90. Esther says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:38 am

    I already subscribe via email!

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  91. Racheli Nacca says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:40 am

    Hi! I liked you on FB, I very much enjoy going through your recipes, and sharing with freinds.. Your an amazing cook!!! Hatzlachu

    Reply
  92. bigsis says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:49 am

    I read your blog because your my best sis!! and cause I love your recipes!

    Reply
  93. shaindy says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:49 am

    i found your blog over a year ago, when I searched for kosher recipes

    Reply
  94. shaindy says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:50 am

    i like you on facebook

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  95. shaindy says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:50 am

    i follow you on pinterest

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  96. shaindy says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:51 am

    i follow you on instragram

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  97. rachel says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:54 am

    I stumbled across your blog while searching online. I love great recipes — especially desserts! 🙂

    Reply
  98. Shani says

    August 7, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    I was sent to your blog from imamother.com and have been addicted ever since! Your recipes and pics are awesome, and your style of writing keeps me hooked!

    Reply
  99. Shani says

    August 7, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    I like you on fb

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  100. Shani says

    August 7, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    I follow you on pinterest

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  101. Shani says

    August 7, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    I subscribe to your emails

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  102. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:07 pm

    Happy two years! I love those cookies, perfect for the celebration. I cannot recall how I started reading your blog, but I am very glad I do!

    Reply
  103. spiffycookie says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    I follow you on Twitter

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  104. spiffycookie says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    I like you on Facebook

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  105. spiffycookie says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    I follow you on Pinterest

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  106. chayie says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    Hey miriam- congrats on reaching such a milestone!! im not sure how i found out about the blog- but im so happy i did!! My favorite recipe has to be either the zuchinni sticks or the smashed potatoes. i luve your emails, fb posts, instagram pics. KEEP UP THE AMAZING WORK 🙂

    Reply
  107. Bonnie says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    Hi! So I found overtime cook on Instagram..my sister actually followed u and she told me to check u out!! So I just began following u a few months ago and I made so many things from the blog. Your chocolate chips cookies, broccoli kugel, cinnamon buns etc etc
    Thanks for sharing!! Wishing u much success!

    Reply
  108. Shandel Strasberg says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    found your links on the WFS page. love your recipes, blog layout and photography. i’m not much of a commentor, but i’m a reader, baker and fan 🙂

    Reply
  109. Shandel Strasberg says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    i follow you on facebook

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  110. Shandel Strasberg says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    i follow you on pintrest

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  111. Shandel Strasberg says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    i signed up to receive emails

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  112. meagain says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    congratulations!

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  113. meagain says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    i subscribe via email

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  114. meagain says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    my favorite recipe was the onion rings

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  115. Maureen says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    I have a recipe that I make time and again because people love the item and it is lemon squares that came from a cookbook from the preschool that I went to. It is easy but they taste delicious.

    Reply
  116. fruma says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:50 pm

    I liked on facebook

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  117. fruma says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:50 pm

    I followed you on twitter

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  118. fruma says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    I found the blog on facebook when one of my friends shared a post. I tried the caramal bundt and the strawberry & cream bundt. Both were delicious! Never before had I eaten anything as amazing.

    Reply
  119. Mashie says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    #3- I follow on FB

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  120. Mashie says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    I follow on instagram

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  121. Mashie says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    I get ur emails!

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  122. Mashie says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    Follow you on Pinterest!

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  123. AnnaZed says

    August 7, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    I found you Googling for something; I don’t remember what! (probably a recipe). I only just found the blog today.
    .
    I like the Pesto Potato Pinwheels; this one: http://overtimecook.com/2012/10/11/pesto-potato-pinwheels/

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  124. AnnaZed says

    August 7, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    I follow you on Twitter as @AnnaZed

    margueritecore [at] gmail [dot] com

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  125. Rivky Klein says

    August 7, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    I love your blog. Your recipes are awesome. You have enhanced my culinary skills. Thanks Miriam!

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  126. AnnaZed says

    August 7, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    I like Tales of an Overtime Cook on Facebook where I am Margot Core

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  127. AnnaZed says

    August 7, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    I follow @OvertimeCook on Pinterest where I am Margot Core

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    August 7, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    I Subscribe to OvertimeCook via email to this box:
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  129. AnnaZed says

    August 7, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    I follow Overtime Cook on Instagram as @margotcore

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  130. Donna says

    August 7, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    I first found you on facebook, and then subscribed to your e-mails so that I don’t miss anything. You are an inspiration to those of us that hesitate in the kitchen. I always look forward to what you are up to next!

    Reply
  131. brucha says

    August 7, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    Here from the beginning! So proud of what this blog has turned into!

    Reply
  132. Are Savvy says

    August 7, 2013 at 4:22 pm

    I think I’m one of the first ten fans – or if not at least a very early adopter :)! While I have no idea how I found your blog, I’m really happy that I did!!

    Reply
  133. Are Savvy says

    August 7, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    Have been following you on twitter

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  134. Are Savvy says

    August 7, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    and on pinterest

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  135. Are Savvy says

    August 7, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    and liking you on facebook is how I find updates to your blog…

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  136. Are Savvy says

    August 7, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    get your emails!

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  137. Are Savvy says

    August 7, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    Now following you on instagram!

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  138. gittel says

    August 7, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    @OvertimeCook I’ve been following you on twitter since I created my account last year but was already reading your articles in the AMI. Funny as it sounds I enjoy reading your articles-rather than trying another cookie recipe! Hey, no mess to clean up after and no calories to burn! Mazel tov on this great milestone! Keep those entertaining articles and yummy recipes comin! Oh and favorite recipe (from

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  139. Rena says

    August 7, 2013 at 6:34 pm

    Happy blogiversary! Love your creativity and wonderful recipes. Thanks for the great giveaway.

    Reply
  140. Rena says

    August 7, 2013 at 6:34 pm

    Im following you on facebook!

    Reply
  141. Rena says

    August 7, 2013 at 6:35 pm

    Following you on pinterest too

    Reply
  142. robisaba says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    Lovely idea and congratulations for the 2nd blogiversary! 🙂

    Reply
  143. rose brull says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    found you on fb in the group “whats for supper”
    best group ever

    Reply
  144. rose brull says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    Following you on facebook!

    Reply
  145. rose brull says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    follow you on instagram

    Reply
  146. aliza says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:52 pm

    I like you on facebook. great blog!!

    Reply
  147. serach says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    liked on fb!

    Reply
  148. shuly says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    i follow u on fb! awesome recipes

    Reply
  149. Esti says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:52 pm

    I don’t remember when I started reading your blog but I love your posts and all the food looks yum! Some of my favorites that I have made are the marinated grilled chicken, zucchini fries, red velvet cookies, and the smore’s cheesecake.

    Reply
  150. Esti says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:55 pm

    Follow you on:
    1) instagram
    2) pinterest
    3) facebook
    4) subscribed to the email list
    Love your blog! Congrats on 2 years!!

    Reply
  151. Sarah says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:59 pm

    i follow you on fb instagram and twitter. love your blog!!

    Reply
  152. Mushky says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:02 pm

    Following you on instagram;)

    Reply
  153. Sarah says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:04 pm

    sorry just saw abt multiple entries. trying again. I follow you on facebook

    Reply
  154. Sarah says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:04 pm

    i follow u on twitter

    Reply
  155. Sarah says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:05 pm

    i follow you on instagram

    Reply
  156. Sarah says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:07 pm

    i follow u on pinterest

    Reply
  157. Chani v. says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    So excited to try so many of these awesome recipes! Finally signed up!

    Reply
  158. heather says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:41 pm

    I just found your blog today great recipes caramel bundt sounds super yummy.

    Reply
  159. Leah Trakhtenberg says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    I follow you on Facebook … Entry 1 🙂
    Love your page!!

    Reply
  160. Leah Trakhtenberg says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    I Love your blog! So many amazing recipes to choose from…my favorite one is my most recent one the no bake lemon cheesecake mousse cups. I made them for a freinds auf ruf and everyone loved them! Thanks for all your hard work 🙂

    Reply
  161. Allison says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:02 pm

    Hi. I heard about your blog from my sister. She follows you and now so do I. My favorite recipes are the roasted red pepper chickepea salad and the mock breaded cauliflower. My husband always hated cauliflower. Now, I have to double the recipe so some of it can end up on the table before we serve it. 🙂

    Reply
  162. rene says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:34 pm

    Happy blog anniversary!!!!!!! i found u on fb (whats for supper) i love all ur recipes that i tried!but the zebra bundt cake my family loves best!!!!!!!

    Reply
  163. Mushka says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:00 am

    Hi I liked tales of an overtime cook on fb

    Reply
  164. deegee says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:04 am

    I love your blog and my favorite recipe is the commons buns with the cream cheese frosting. congratulations on a job well done!

    Reply
    • deegee says

      August 8, 2013 at 12:09 am

      Sorry cinnamon buns

      Reply
  165. deegee says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:07 am

    I follow you on Facebook

    Reply
  166. deegee says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:08 am

    I am signed up to type email and I read every one!

    Reply
  167. chaya says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:09 am

    Happy second blogiversary.
    I love ur red velvet bundt cake family favorite
    Like your page on Facebook
    I’m subscribed to ur blog via email

    Reply
  168. chaya says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:11 am

    I wanted add heard about your blog from my sister

    Reply
  169. Kate says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:15 am

    I found your blog by following a very tasty recipe: it was the grilled zucchini. Very yummy! I am following you on twitter and Pinterest. Love your blog and love the Facebook page. Keep up the good work, I am looking forward to many more recipes. I am rookie in the kitchen and you inspire me.

    Reply
  170. faigy says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:17 am

    A friend sent me a link to your blog, now I’m hooked. Always fun to find new recipes – I have a bunch saved for yomtov, but I especially love your bundt cakes

    Reply
  171. faigy says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:17 am

    I follow you on pinterest.

    Reply
  172. faigy says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:17 am

    I liked you on facebook

    Reply
  173. faigy says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:18 am

    I get your emails

    Reply
  174. gottagetbaked says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:29 am

    Happy 2nd blogiversary, Miriam! You shouldn’t be surprised at all that you have such a loyal, enthusiastic following – your blog rocks and everything you make is amazing. Your cookies look incredible – I love how you shaped and photographed them. Here’s to many more years of blogging!

    Reply
  175. Alexis says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:43 am

    I found your blog cuz I know you and I know you do unbelievable things in the kitchen. Happy blogiversary! 😀

    Reply
  176. Alexis says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:43 am

    And I follow you on Facebook. 🙂

    Reply
  177. Tzipporah kranz says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:45 am

    Love ur blog! Discovered it thru Facebook I think. Love the zuchinni sticks

    Reply
  178. Tzipporah kranz says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:46 am

    Follow u on Facebook

    Reply
  179. Tzipporah kranz says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:46 am

    Follow u on Instagram

    Reply
  180. Tzipporah kranz says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:47 am

    Subscribe to ur email

    Reply
  181. Sarah S says

    August 8, 2013 at 6:20 am

    I found your blog via Facebook – for the life of me I can’t remember who “shared” one of your posts, but I’m so glad they did!

    Reply
  182. Sarah S says

    August 8, 2013 at 6:21 am

    And I now follow you on Facebook myself 🙂

    Reply
  183. windsinger3 says

    August 8, 2013 at 7:46 am

    I love your blog! I’m a newly wed, and so I’m always looking for new ways to wow my new husband in the kitchen and your blog has definitely helped with that. My favorite recipes? I’m partial to all of the cookies myself 🙂 Thanks for your awesome blog!

    Reply
  184. windsinger3 says

    August 8, 2013 at 7:52 am

    Following you on Twitter!

    Reply
  185. windsinger3 says

    August 8, 2013 at 7:53 am

    Following you on Facebook!

    Reply
  186. windsinger3 says

    August 8, 2013 at 7:53 am

    Following you on Pinterest!

    Reply
  187. windsinger3 says

    August 8, 2013 at 7:53 am

    Subscribed to your email!

    Reply
  188. renee zami says

    August 8, 2013 at 8:17 am

    Hi! Love your blog! I follow you on both instagram and pintrest!

    Reply
  189. nechama says

    August 8, 2013 at 9:41 am

    I think there was a link to it on imamother

    Reply
  190. nechama says

    August 8, 2013 at 9:41 am

    I subscribe to OvertimeCook via RSS feed – does that count

    Reply
  191. littleduckies says

    August 8, 2013 at 9:47 am

    I’m a WordPress follower. Old school, huh? Am I the only WordPress follower on here?

    Reply
  192. Louis says

    August 8, 2013 at 10:43 am

    I just discovered your blog. Very nice!

    Reply
  193. Meryl says

    August 8, 2013 at 10:44 am

    My favorite recipe is anything with deep dark chocolate!

    Reply
  194. Amy says

    August 8, 2013 at 11:35 am

    I found your blog on More Quiche Please.

    Reply
  195. bakingbeardy says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:07 pm

    I don’t remember how I found you, but I’ve been a fan for at least a year now and loved the journey!

    Reply
  196. bakingbeardy says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:07 pm

    I follow you on Twitter

    Reply
  197. bakingbeardy says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    I follow you on facebook

    Reply
  198. bakingbeardy says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    I follow you on instagram!

    Reply
  199. Fay says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    I love the baked onion rings, pretzel crusted chicken, healthy muffins, chocolate chip cookies, and Asian chicken salad

    Reply
  200. Fay says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    I follow you on facebook

    Reply
  201. Fay says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    I subscribe to your emails

    Reply
  202. Fay says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    I follow you on instagram

    Reply
  203. Chupie says

    August 8, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    Hi!
    I’m on your Instagram now.

    Reply
  204. Shanna S (@PinaCocoblog) says

    August 8, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    Pick me. I love you. You love me. We ” met” on twitter and it was blogger love at first sight. ha ha ha!!!!!

    Reply
  205. Shanna S (@PinaCocoblog) says

    August 8, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    I follow you on twitter. Duh ha ha

    Reply
  206. Shanna S (@PinaCocoblog) says

    August 8, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    I like your FB page. Obvi

    Reply
  207. Shanna S (@PinaCocoblog) says

    August 8, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    I follow your pinterest boards!

    Reply
  208. Shanna S (@PinaCocoblog) says

    August 8, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    I subscribe to your blog. One of the few that I do. You should feel honored. ha ha

    Reply
  209. Shanna S (@PinaCocoblog) says

    August 8, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    I stalk you I mean I follow you on instagram

    Reply
  210. lovinghomemade says

    August 8, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    Congratulations!

    Reply
  211. Chana says

    August 8, 2013 at 6:09 pm

    Love your blog, thanks for sharing all those delicious recipes!

    Reply
  212. raizy says

    August 8, 2013 at 7:03 pm

    Congratulations miriam on successful 2 yr blogging! You’re a great inspiration to all us home cooks showing us that cooking can -and should be fun and interesting.
    My favorite recipe is your cream cheese coffee crumb cookies. I just made another batch of them!
    May you have many many more great blogging years!

    Reply
  213. Bronxgirl says

    August 8, 2013 at 8:37 pm

    I follow you on facebook

    Reply
  214. Chavie K Adams says

    August 8, 2013 at 11:14 pm

    FOUND the blog? Honey, I was your doula when it was born. Do I need to rehash that to get a magazine now? But who needs magazines when we have blogs? Keep it going!

    Reply
  215. Chavie K Adams says

    August 8, 2013 at 11:17 pm

    And of course I like you on facebook. I like you wherever you are.

    Reply
  216. Chavie K Adams says

    August 8, 2013 at 11:18 pm

    I am pretty sure I’m a pinterest follower too. Though I don’t really use pinterest. You ALMOST got me into it.

    Reply
  217. Sarah S says

    August 9, 2013 at 11:20 am

    I also follow you on Twitter!

    Reply
  218. Carla says

    August 10, 2013 at 10:26 am

    Happy 2 years!! I believe you found me first through my guest post at Big Fat Baker. And I’m glad you did because your friendship means so much to me. Who else can I text about photo shoots 😉

    PS I’m so entering the giveaway so I can extend my subscription 😉

    Reply
  219. Anne says

    August 10, 2013 at 11:53 am

    Congratulations on your blogiversary! I wish I could tell you how I originally found your blog, but I don’t remember. It’s been a while, and I’ve switched email addresses I subscribed with, so I can’t even go back and check. I like reading your posts, and have plans to make your Blueberry Cupcakes later this month using those delicious tiny wild blueberries that grow everywhere here in Maine.

    Reply
  220. Anne says

    August 10, 2013 at 11:56 am

    I follow @OvertimeCook on Twitter (@NotherAnneOther).

    Reply
  221. Anne says

    August 10, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    I like Tales of an Overtime Cook on Facebook (Anne Other).

    Reply
  222. Anne says

    August 10, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    I’m also a follower of Overtime Cook on Pinterest (Anne Other).

    Reply
  223. Anne says

    August 10, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    Last but not least, and as I mentioned in my first comment, I’m an email subscriber to your blog, too, using the email address I’m commenting with.

    Sorry, but I don’t have a smartphone so I can’t do Instagram. Which is too bad, because I love your photographs.

    Reply
  224. Rochel says

    August 11, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    Hi I love this blog and follow it regularly, I make the two color zuccini side dish all the time, and the roasted green beens, my all time favorite cookie is the creamsicle ice cream sandwiches that wher in ami last summer,

    Reply
  225. Miriam F says

    August 11, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    i love your blog and have tried several recipes (everything except baked goods, so that’s kind of a waste.) my favorite by far is the caesar dressing and pastrami chicken. while i know that’s a guest post, the pictures are what drew me and also shows you know whom to host.

    Reply
  226. dvora says

    August 11, 2013 at 8:33 pm

    I follow you on FB

    Reply
  227. dvora says

    August 11, 2013 at 8:33 pm

    I subscribe to your email and follow you on pinterest

    Reply
  228. dvora says

    August 11, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    A friend told me to check out your website bec. we went to the same high school. I have tried and liked many of your recipes, but my favorites would probably have to be the creamy basil dip and jalapeno dip! I make them every week for Shabbos and even had to bring them along when we went on vacation last week!

    Reply
  229. dvora says

    August 11, 2013 at 8:37 pm

    hey just saw that Pinterest is it’s own entry!

    Reply
  230. Ln says

    August 11, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    Hi Miriam!

    I love your blog- your ideas are always so creative and beautiful looking- and Im always looking for recipes for special occasions. I especially love your decorating guides and tutorials.

    Reply
  231. idy m says

    August 12, 2013 at 9:55 am

    I started following your blog when you told me about it!
    (took some time for you to remember to tell me, though….)
    and I love it…. and you!

    Reply
  232. themondaybox says

    August 12, 2013 at 11:57 am

    Happy blogiversary, Miriam! When there is quality content like your posts (recipes and photos), people find you and stay. Thank you for sharing your delicious recipes and photos with your readers! Blogging is fun, but I think the very best part is the community, bloggers and readers. 🙂
    These cookies are adorable! What a great way to make edible decorations for a cake or cupcake!!

    Reply
  233. Eliana G says

    August 12, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    like your page on facebook 🙂

    Reply
  234. Eliana G says

    August 12, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    and i think i found your blog through another blog i follow – i am not sure which one right now…

    Reply
  235. Danit Zerykier says

    August 12, 2013 at 6:22 pm

    I found your blog through kitchen tested. My favorite recipe is your flour less chocolate cookies. I already follow you on Facebook and twitter

    Reply
  236. Robin Binnun says

    August 12, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    I love following you, u have fresh great ideas. Happy anniversary…..here’s to many more……

    Reply
  237. Faigy R says

    August 12, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    I follow you on fb, instagram and pinterest 🙂 I found your blog through the ami… love your column!!

    Reply
  238. Rebecca says

    August 12, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    Those cookies look fabulous!

    Reply
  239. Rebecca says

    August 12, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    Following on twitter!

    Reply
  240. Rebecca says

    August 12, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    Liked on facebook!

    Reply
  241. Rebecca says

    August 12, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    Following on Pinterest!

    Reply
  242. Kreindy says

    August 12, 2013 at 9:22 pm

    I don’t remember when I found your blog, but I’m sure glad I did. I love your recipes, and your photographs are amazing! I even saved your web page as an app on my screen. Congrats to another year of blogging success! Wishing you many more.

    Reply
  243. Kreindy says

    August 12, 2013 at 9:25 pm

    I follow you on twitter

    Reply
  244. Kreindy says

    August 12, 2013 at 9:27 pm

    I liked you on facebook

    Reply
  245. Kreindy says

    August 12, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    I follow you on Pinterest

    Reply
  246. Kreindy says

    August 12, 2013 at 9:29 pm

    I follow you on Instagram

    Reply
  247. Sarah Massry says

    August 13, 2013 at 2:41 am

    I have been following your blog since the very beginning. The recipes are fantastic, the posts are entertaining, and the photos are beautiful!!

    Congrats on this milestone and all the best! You are amazing:)

    Reply
  248. cathynd95 says

    August 13, 2013 at 7:49 am

    I’m a new follower of your blog. I found you through another blog-friend’s site.

    Reply
  249. Shaindy says

    August 13, 2013 at 9:41 am

    Congrats on your blogiversary! I think I found your site by doing a google search for kosher recipes… it was so long ago, I can’t remember for sure. Love the decorated cookies!

    Reply
  250. Shaina says

    August 13, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    I LOVE getting your emails, trying your recipes, and seeing your gorgeous pix!!! Keep them coming! Very Happy Blogiversarry!

    Reply
  251. Shaina says

    August 13, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    My favorite is the red velvet cookies!

    Reply
  252. Shaina says

    August 13, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    I follow you on Pinterest (and love your sense of humor there!) and subscribe to emails.

    Reply
  253. Cinammon Mum says

    August 13, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    I love your healthy recipes….every time I tried one of them it always became a family favorite.
    I like you on FB

    Reply
  254. Ava says

    August 13, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    I heard about your blog from a friend, and have been following ever since ! Probably for a year and a half! I love trying some of your recipes, and getting new, creative ideas !

    Reply
  255. Ava says

    August 13, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    I already follow you on twitter.

    Reply
  256. Ava says

    August 13, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    I get the emails already !

    Reply
  257. Ruchiccio says

    August 13, 2013 at 5:02 pm

    Good luck on your blog and all your culinary endeavors. Can’t wait to read more.

    Reply
  258. Becky Mattel says

    August 15, 2013 at 1:02 am

    I follow u on Instagram and get ur emails!
    Luv them

    Reply
  259. Aviva says

    August 15, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    I follow you on instagram

    Reply
  260. Aviva says

    August 15, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    I follow you on twitter

    Reply
  261. Aviva says

    August 15, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    I follow you on pinterest

    Reply
  262. Aviva says

    August 15, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    I liked your page on facebook

    Reply
  263. Aviva says

    August 15, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    And I’ve been subscribed to your emails!

    Reply
  264. Aviva says

    August 15, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    I honestly don’t even remember how I found your blog but I love your recipes – the zucchini sticks being my favorite!

    Reply
  265. Miriam says

    August 15, 2013 at 6:11 pm

    Following you on intagram

    Reply
  266. goldy says

    August 15, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    Found out thru my sis in law!

    Reply
  267. goldy says

    August 15, 2013 at 6:40 pm

    Follow u on insta!

    Reply
  268. AAd says

    August 15, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    Pick me

    Reply
  269. AAd says

    August 15, 2013 at 10:40 pm

    Followed on twitter

    Reply
  270. AAd says

    August 15, 2013 at 10:41 pm

    Instagram also

    Reply
  271. Faigie says

    January 17, 2017 at 1:51 pm

    I love reading your blog. have gotten so many compliments on the pepper dip

    Reply

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